About

What We Do

The Steinbach Community Foundation invests monetary gifts in endowment funds and grants out a portion of the income earned annually. SCF is dedicated to enhancing the quality of community life by funding local projects that address social services, health and well-being, heritage, sport and recreation, arts and culture, child welfare and family well-being, educational and environmental needs, and other priorities in the Southeast Manitoba area.

Our

MISSION

We promote philanthropy and deepen community partnerships to increase the capacity to support diverse charitable organizations in our community for generations to come.
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Our

VISION

We help our community thrive equally, now and in the future, by supporting a legacy of generosity and caring that connects donors and community partners to answer the needs of our community.
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General Community Fund

2024 FUNDED PROJECTS

2024 Envision Grant Lindsey Banman Deb Rempel Chris Esau Mj Hiebert Janice Munroe Jeannette Delong Andrew Warkentin Daniel Banman

ENVISION

Digital Resource Lending Library: $8,118

SCF is excited to partner in this “first ever” lending library project of its kind in southeast Manitoba.  By providing access to devices, assistive technology, and fostering digital literacy among people with intellectual disabilities, the library aims to increase independence, enhance quality of life, reduce reliance on support staff, and greater inclusion and participation with family and friends.

2024 Steinbach Family Resource Centre Grant Crystal Hildebrandt Deb Rempel Mj Hiebert Jo Anne Dalton E.d. Chris Esau Andrew Warkentin 2

STEINBACH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Maintaining Support for Familes: $6,500

Grant made to assist SFRC with its increase of over 150 families in the past two years for improvements and repairs to the center, increase storage and work spaces, plus new resource programming.  These projects are aimed to maintain SFRC’s welcoming atmosphere while managing the income of donations for redistribution to meet the needs of families with the highest risk of barriers to health in the community.

2024 Auleau Grant Deb Rempel Crystal Hildebrandt Chris Esau Csilla Przibislawsky Clinic Manager Mj Hiebert Andrew Warkentin 2

AULNEAU RENEWAL CENTRE

Creating Therapeutic Spaces: $5,000

Funds granted to create a new fully equipped therapeutic Play Therapy space in Aulneau’s Steinbach office which will include sandtrays, sandtray toys, games, puppets and various toy figurines.  This new space will be well organized and visually engaging in support of the mental health for children at all developmental stages and ages.  The Steinbach location is specific to helping those in southeast Manitoba to increase accessibility to resources and alleviate travel to Winnipeg.

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CHILDREN'S REHABILITIATION FOUNDATION

Adapted Equipment: $2,139

Grant made for an iPad communication device for a child from Blumenort living with Childhood Apraxia of Speech to improve his ability to communicate verbally. PLUS a Free Wheel wheelchair accessory for a young boy in Steinbach living with Cerebral Palsy to improve his mobility and independence. These projects will help both children increase their social interaction and participation with family, friends, and peers improving their overall well-being.

2024 Grant Sac Lindsey Banman Deb Rempel Crystal Hildebrandt Mj Hiebert, David Klassen Ed Sac Andrew Warkentin Chris Esau

STEINBACH ARTS COUNCIL

Art Gallery Display Expansion: $2,958

This grant is made in partnership with the Carmen and James Koepke Family Fund to creatively expand gallery space to increase support for the growth of new exhibiting artists in both visual arts and sculpture, with new glass display cases, moveable walls, and art hanging systems.

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STEINBACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Natural Fitness Playground Course: $3,037

This grant is made in partnership with the William & Agnes Lepp Family Fund held at SCF for outdoor obstacle course made of mostly natural materials.  This will also include balance beams and tire climbing to help build core strength, increase balance abilities, and encourage students of any age to be active when outdoors.

PAST GRANTS

2023

Children's Rehabilitation Foundation Inc.

Adapted Bike

4078

STARS

Human Patient Simulator Education Program

5000

Serving Seniors Inc.

New Stage Flooring

14419.18

2022

Eden Residential Care Services Inc.

Renovations

5000

Chalet Malouin

Automatic Doors

5000

Steinbach Community Outreach

New Van

8000

2021

Linden Place, HavenGroup

Universal Flip Flop Tables

3000

City of Steinbach

L.A. Barkman Park Basketball Court

7000

Ronald McDonald House

New House Build

2000

Steinbach Arts Council

Community Theatre Expansion

8000

Please see annual reports for photos and full story.

Steinbach Community Foundation is a Proud Supporter of the Chrysalis Fund

Recent News

Updates

Endow Giving Challenge

November 12 – 17, 2024 is a great time to invest in Steinbach and area!

Help The Steinbach Community Foundation reach their Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge Goal! Every gift made to The Steinbach Community Foundation General Community Fund during the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge will be stretched by Harvest Honda, TDS Law Office, Anne Barkman, David Banman, The Winnipeg Foundation, and the Manitoba government.

Thank you to all matching partners as The Steinbach Community Foundation will receive up to an additional $10,000 in matching monies. Now that’s exciting!!

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The Steinbach Community Foundation plays a vital, lasting role in all aspects of life in Steinbach and southeast Manitoba.  Thanks to generous gifts from local donors from all walks of life, the Foundation makes grants to a wide variety of worthy causes from daycares to seniors’ homes, scholarships to school improvements, food banks to mental health, and much, much more.  That improves life for all of us.

To make your gift visit endowMB.org or for more details on giving options email admin@steinbachcf.ca or call/text 204-823-4521 or visit The Steinbach Community Foundation Facebook page or website at steinbachcommunityfoundation.ca. 

 

NOTE:  Only gifts made between 12:01am Tuesday, November 12 and 11:59pm Sunday, November 17 to the Foundation’s General Community Fund will be eligible.

 

Community foundations pool and endow (permanently invest) all gifts, and the income earned supports a variety of projects within the Foundation’s designated area.   The original contributions are never spent, ensuring a lasting legacy for donors and a permanent source of support for the community.

Canada’s community foundation movement started in 1921 with the establishment of The Winnipeg Foundation.  Today there are 57 community foundations in the province of Manitoba – more than a quarter of Canada’s total.  These foundations are part of Manitoba’s history of generosity, a tradition in which we can all participate and take pride.

November 12 – 17 is a great time to invest in the future of Steinbach and southeast Manitoba.  (Of course, your local community foundation will be glad to receive your support at any time of year!) No matter the size of your gift, your contribution will improve life here for generations to come.

OUR PROCESS

Grant Applications

Granting Process: The grant application deadline is March 31 of each year.

The 3rd Wednesday of April, the applicant will meet with the SCF Board for a 15 minute interview to discuss the project, organization, and answer any questions that may arise.

The 3rd Wednesday of May, the SCF Board will make all granting decisions and all applicants will be advised of granting decisions within one week of the May meeting. All applicants receiving a grant will be expected to sign a Grant Agreement and follow the SCF granting process and policy.

For more information on the SCF granting process and documentation, please contact the SCF office at admin@steinbachcf.ca or 204-823-4521.

Your application is due on March 31

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Our Board

Mary Jane Hiebert 1

Mary Jane Hiebert

Chair

Mary Jane Hiebert 1

Mary Jane Hiebert

Chair

Mary Jane was born and raised in Steinbach where she lives today, and she enjoys her cottage on the lake in Killarney.

Ms. Hiebert began her career in travel in 1994, with the purchase of Harvest Travel Ltd. in Steinbach, Manitoba. In 2014, Holiday Travel was acquired by Canada One travel, where until March 2020 she continued to fulfill her role as General Manager. Presently, Mary Jane is the Owner of Oyster Travel Services in Steinbach.

Mary Jane has a degree in Vocal Performance (BMus) from the University of Manitoba and has performed on stages throughout Canada and Europe. This combination has enabled her to combine her love of travel and music for the past 30 years.

Ms. Hiebert was the President of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce from 2001 – 2007, a member of the original planning committee for the Summer in The City Festival in Steinbach, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Eastman Education Centre and Steinbach Campus Foundation.

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Chris Esau

Vice Chair

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Chris Esau

Vice Chair

Chris was born and raised just outside Mitchell, MB. After graduating high school here in Steinbach, Chris moved to Winnipeg to attend Red River College. Upon graduation, Chris started his career in finance. He now has over 15 years of experience as a finance professional in agriculture, mining, property management, and hospitality. Chris has worked for a range of companies starting with large grain companies in Winnipeg, then moved to Thunder Bay where he spent five years working for an international gold mining company.

After starting a family, Chris and his wife moved back to Manitoba to be closer to their extended families and began working with Schinkel Properties as chief financial officer and controller for their group of companies. Chris says, “We always want to look at making our community a better place for future generations to also enjoy.”

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Sarah Beaver

Finance and Administration Chair

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Sarah Beaver

Finance and Administration Chair

Sarah Beaver, CPA, CGA is a partner of Gislason, Targownik, Peters Chartered Professional Accountants. She graduated at the top of her class in 2007 and earned the Professional Level Award of Excellence. Prior to getting her designation, Sarah worked for her family’s business for many years, and enjoys being able to relate to her clients, as they discuss their challenges and successes.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking (as her hubby has taken over the cooking), cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, reading military science fiction, and acknowledges that she is a geek, but not a nerd.

Sarah also sits on the CPA Manitoba Appeals Committee and volunteers heavily with the Beaver family chauffeur organization. Her co-chair there is the family poodle named Yadi. Sarah was born, bred, and baptized in Steinbach, and believes in giving back to her community where she can.

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Deb Rempel

Governance Chair

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Deb Rempel

Governance Chair

Deb is a life-long resident of the City of Steinbach. She is married to Barry and together they have two married sons and six grandchildren.

In her spare time, she loves being with her grandchildren and enjoys the outdoors, long walks, and listening to music.

Deb enjoys helping others and being involved in the community through volunteering and lending a helping hand to those in need. Being involved in several organizations within the community continues to be my goal today. Deb expresses, “My heart is filled when I can help someone and make a positive contribution.”

Deb is a member of The Chrysalis Fund – a local women’s giving circle.

After being employed by the City of Steinbach for 29+ years, Deb recently retired from a job she loved. She now is happy to continue to be part of The Steinbach Community Foundation and looks forward to giving back to the community in this way.

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Lynda Lambert

Executive Director

Lynda Lambert 1

Lynda Lambert

Executive Director

Lynda loves bringing people together in the community to work collectively towards the “common good”. Raised in Morden as the daughter of small business owners, community development and support have always been a top priority for Lynda and her family. Prior to joining The Steinbach Community Foundation, she was a member of the Endow Manitoba Team for three years and worked in the Manitoba community foundation movement as the Morden Area Foundation Executive Director for six years. Lynda is new to the community of Steinbach and very excited to learn more about southeast Manitoba.

Lynda enjoys riding motorcycle, fancies herself as an artist through painting and sewing, and loves hosting dinner parties with friends and family.

Feel free to make an appointment with Lynda to chat about your area of passion for the community, and she will assist you with designating your monetary gift. You may also connect with her to discuss SCF granting opportunities, and how SCF can be of assistance in addressing the needs of community.

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Lindsey Banman

Director

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Lindsey Banman

Director

Lindsey lives in Steinbach with her husband Matthew and their lovely daughter Norah and is a proud supporter of her home community. This was the reason for joining The Steinbach Community Foundation and wanting to make a greater impact in the lives of community members and organizations working tirelessly on creating healthy communities for all.

She works as the Member Relations Manager with the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and receives much joy from interacting and forming relationships with local businesses that are enhancing the community through their own work.

Lindsey is always up for a great concert, especially while enjoying the Winnipeg Folk Festival with thousands of people. She never misses a season of playing on the Lorette Royals ringette team, which is a highlight of wintertime for her.

Lindsey and Matthew enjoy going on nearby flying adventures in their 1977 Grumman Cheetah airplane, which has often taken them to new places, meeting wonderful people and providing hilarious stories…often turning into a comedy sketch at the next friend’s get-together!

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Wes Unger

Director

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Wes Unger

Director

Past President of Manitoba Real Estate Association. Served on Steinbach Town Council. Past President of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. Served as a Board of Director for Red River Mutual for 20 years. Past President of the Steinbach Lions Club. Partner in several York Tire stores in the 80’s. Realtor for 30 years. Currently serves on the Eden Foundation Board. Previously lived in Winnipeg for six years and in Winkler for three years.
Wes currently lives in Steinbach, is married to Jo Unger, and together they have two married children and three grandchildren.

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Andrew Warkentin

Director

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Andrew Warkentin

Director

Andrew works at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP as a lawyer and practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation, property and development, and municipal law. After graduating high school, Andrew moved to Winnipeg to complete his undergraduate degree in Criminology/Sociology, and later to Ottawa to complete his law degree.

Despite now living and working in Winnipeg, Andrew remains fond of his Steinbach roots. He can be found working from his firm’s office in town on occasion and returns to Steinbach often to visit his friends and family. Andrew is pleased to serve on The Steinbach Community Foundation as his way to give back to the community of his birth that helped shape who he is as a person today.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing hockey, softball, fishing, and attending local concerts.

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Crystal Hildebrandt

Board Member

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Crystal Hildebrandt

Board Member

Crystal’s roots are in southeastern Manitoba where she gained invaluable insights into community care and responsibility. After
some time in Winnipeg, she made her home in Steinbach, where her passion for community engagement continues to grow. T

Throughout her career, Crystal has had the privilege of connecting with a diverse array of people, businesses, and various groups
within the community. Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional life, as she actively volunteers with minor
sports teams and Eastman Immigrant Services.

Crystal’s dedication to community development includes roles with various committees, including Steinbach Summer in the City,
Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, Steinbach Arts Council, the Southeast Multiplex, and the Summer Games Bid Committee.
With her experience and commitment to community betterment, Crystal looks forward to contributing to the vision of the SCF
board.

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Daniel Banman

Youth Representative

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Daniel Banman

Youth Representative

Daniel is a student at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School and is the first ever youth board member in The Steinbach Community Foundation. He is an active supporter of the Steinbach community and the people who make Steinbach a diverse, inclusive, and innovative community.

He enjoys playing hockey, traveling, and spending time with friends and family at the lake. Daniel was born and raised in Steinbach and spends his time going to school, helping his community, and cheering on the Montreal Canadiens. Daniel tells us, “I’m excited to be a member of The Steinbach Community Foundation and even more excited to learn how to make a difference in my community through this program!"

SCF Endowment Funds

Gifts are permanently invested and, according to the SCF spending policy, a portion of the income earned is distributed every year to local registered charities as grants.

General Community Endowment Fund

A non-designated fund that provides general support grants as determined by the Community Foundation board.

The Chrysalis Fund

A donor advised fund supported by a community of women philanthropists to support charitable programs benefiting children, youth, and families in Steinbach and the surrounding area.

Named Family Funds

Designated or donor advised funds created and augmented by individuals or families. These fund holders have the ability to recommend grant support to their preferred charity or field of interest.

Arts Stabilization Manitoba Fund

A designated fund established to support the internal operations of the Steinbach Arts Council Inc.

Heritage – Mennonite Heritage Village Fund

An agency fund created to build and maintain operating capacity for the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum.

Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. Signature Museum Sustainability Fund

A designated fund to support the governance and management, operational standards, and enhancement of visitor experiences at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum.

RESOURCES

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